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Near-Plymouth: Russian frigate fires in offshore live-fire drill
world1 month ago

Near-Plymouth: Russian frigate fires in offshore live-fire drill

A Russian frigate conducted a 30-minute live-fire artillery exercise about 46 miles south of Plymouth in international waters, shadowed by the Royal Navy's HMS Tyne. The vessel informed Tyne of its intent and repositioned to a safer distance as a French aircraft monitored the activity. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the drill as 'performative and irresponsible,' while Moscow said there was no link to Andy Burnham becoming prime minister, underscoring ongoing Russian naval activity near UK waters.

via BBC|
#international-waters#navy#plymouth
Tanker Attack Tests Hormuz Strait’s Transit Rules
world1 month ago

Tanker Attack Tests Hormuz Strait’s Transit Rules

An unidentified attacker hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman; the crew is safe and there is no environmental damage reported. While no group claimed responsibility, Iran is suspected given its threats over transit rules and potential fees for passage through the strait. Authorities warn of mines and a naval presence as traffic through the strategic route expands and more ships move in and out of the Gulf.

via AP News|
#international-waters#iran#maritime-security
Nuclear-powered floating city proposal aims to house 80,000 and circle the globe
technology2 months ago

Nuclear-powered floating city proposal aims to house 80,000 and circle the globe

Plans are revived for the Freedom Ship, a nuclear-powered, self-contained mobile city at sea designed to house about 80,000 people (50,000 residents, 10,000 tourists, 20,000 crew) with urban amenities like schools, shops, a stadium, museums, and a tram system. The vessel would operate in international waters, reportedly circling the globe every 2–3 years, and is estimated to cost around $16.16 billion, with first residents potentially moving on before construction is finished as funding remains sought.

via New York Post|
#floating-city#freedom-ship#international-waters
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains dozens
world3 months ago

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains dozens

Israel said it seized control of more than 20 boats carrying about 175 activists and intercepted 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete as part of enforcing Gaza’s maritime blockade; 36 vessels remain at sea. Flotilla organizers denounced the action as a violent raid in international waters, while Greece and Italy prepared to coordinate transfers of detainees and international reactions from Turkey, the UN and others highlighted humanitarian concerns amid the Gaza crisis.

via The Guardian|
#gaza#global-sumud-flotilla#humanitarian-aid
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters with armed boardings
world3 months ago

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters with armed boardings

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, surrounding seven of 58 vessels near Crete with armed boarding teams and radio jamming in international waters, prompting claims by organizers of illegal detention while Israel says it is enforcing the blockade. The flotilla’s backers call on governments to protect civilians amid a conflict that has devastated Gaza, with casualties reported to exceed 72,000.

via Al Jazeera|
#flotilla#gaza#humanitarian-aid
US Pacific strike kills three on vessel, drawing legal and rights concerns
world6 months ago

US Pacific strike kills three on vessel, drawing legal and rights concerns

The US Southern Command says it attacked a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men it alleges were involved in drug trafficking, but no evidence was provided. The operation is part of a broader campaign the article says has killed at least 148 people across 43 attacks since September, prompting criticism from Latin American leaders, legal experts and human-rights advocates who question its legality and accuse the strikes of extrajudicial killings in international waters.

via Al Jazeera|
#drug-trafficking#extrajudicial-killings#international-waters
US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats in Caribbean, Leaving Survivors and Raising Questions about Venezuela
world10 months ago

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats in Caribbean, Leaving Survivors and Raising Questions about Venezuela

The U.S. military conducted a strike against a Venezuelan drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, marking the first time survivors were found in such operations, which are part of ongoing efforts against drug trafficking linked to Venezuelan cartels, amid concerns over transparency and broader U.S. actions in Venezuela.

via NBC News|
#cartel-boat#drug-trafficking#international-waters
US military strikes kill 3 narcoterrorists in international waters, Trump confirms
world11 months ago

US military strikes kill 3 narcoterrorists in international waters, Trump confirms

The US military conducted a second strike in international waters near South America, killing three individuals believed to be involved in drug trafficking from Venezuela, amid rising tensions with Venezuela and ongoing US efforts against drug cartels. The legality and specifics of the strikes are under scrutiny, with some officials questioning the evidence and justification.

via CNN|
#drug-trafficking#international-waters#narcoterrorists